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We had a wonderful time yesterday sharing our love for quilting. Many sporting the green honoring St. Patrick’s day, we met new people, we quilted, we ate and laughed, played games, learned “the quiltmakers shuffle”, and won prizes ( more than $400 retail value). Everyone went home pretty tired….and some even got some work done on their projects. Here is a recap of the prize winners:

Anyone interested in attending the INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL in Chicago this April, Smith-Owen Quilt Shop is sponsoring a bus trip again this year. They have departure spots in Holland and Grand Rapids. For more information and on line registration:

The holidays went by in a blast. We’ve packed everything away and now we are knee high in snowdrifts, literally, with more on the way! I don’t know about you, but I’m anxious to stay inside behind my neglected sewing machine for some good old fashioned piecing. AKA bonding time with my machine. Quilting time sounds wonderful!!

Which brings me to look ahead towards springtime. Remember to sign up for our Guild sponsored NATIONAL QUILTING DAY RETREAT, Saturday March 17, 2018…a full day of uninterrupted quilting with old friends and new….plus an optional short breakout class.

Registration is now open to members and their guests. Download the PDF registration above (see forms and documents above), complete and mail in ASAP to reserve your space.

When: Saturday, March 17 (Yes, St. Patrick’s day), 2018
Time: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Where: Beechwood Church main building
You’ll enjoy time to work on your own projects, and have lunch with other quilters, see both old friends and meet new, play some fun games and prizes…..and bring your dancing shoes! 😉

Retreat cost: $25 per person for members and/or guests. A perfect time to invite a quilting friend. The cost includes a day full of quilting time, your lunch, games and prizes.

Making a Difference: It has come to my attention that this group is overwhelmed with donations. If you have some extra fabric or would like to make a donations to help other quilters here is an option suggested by a member: “Our quilting guild friends in Santa Rosa California have lost their fabric supplies in the recent fires. The guild would be so grateful for donations of fat quarters to help them get back to their piecing. Consider sending a fat quarter in an envelope with 3 stamps to: Santa Rosa Quilt Guild, P.O. BOX 9251, Santa Rosa California 95405 … Thank you everyone .”

Somewhat Local Events: In case you missed it while it was in Muskegon. Click the title below for more information.

Monday, November 27 – Sew-in at the Beechwood Church Lodge. Make & Take- Learn how to make a fabric postcard with us! There will also be a showing of the Row Round Robin quilts. 6:30 PM refreshments, 7:00 program – Bring a friend!